OPERATION SHOWER
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March 19, 2010
If you are lucky, you find that one thing in life that you know you were meant to do. For me, that is Operation Shower. Watching our military families say goodbye or be reunited on television never ceases to make me cry and make me grateful for their service. We often see what happens to our military heroes while they are gone, but what about the families? Operation Shower's goal is to do our part to take care of some of those left behind. Honoring those strong women who go through their pregnancy while their partner is serving overseas is not only a gift we give, but one that we take very seriously and humbly. Whether it is an individual shower in a box to a mom-to-be or a fabulous unit-wide or special baby shower, our singular goal is always the same - make sure these families know how much we appreciate their sacrifice. The bonus? Smiles, tears, hugs, joy, a time to bond with other women in their situation and a lasting memory. THIS is what I was meant to do with my love of throwing a party and events background and I am continuously blessed by Operation Shower.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
being Chief Event Planner for Operation Shower and working hard to honor our nation's heroes and their families.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
knowing that what we do goes beyond bibs and diapers. What we do is spirit-lifting and meaningful and we do it with utmost gratitude.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
hard-working, tireless, humbled and FUN. Let's not forget that!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
fulfill all the requests that we get (you would be astounded to learn how many are in this situation). We could also expand our reach beyond just baby showers and work toward our goal of full-time staffing to create a community of support for these women.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
March 17, 2010
I was lucky enough, and honored to help Operation Shower with their group shower at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Va. As a volunteer, I witnessed the passion of the OS team, as well as the appreciation from the mothers receiving gifts for their babies. The specific needs that Operation Shower supports is unprecedented. So many military mothers-to-be are away from family and friends, and don't get the support in the way of traditional showers, during their pregnancy. Operation Shower helps fill this void both emotionally and physically with their group showers, and "showers-in-a-box."
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing the true emotion of the shower recipients, and how grateful they are to know they are not forgotten as their husbands are deployed. It is a tiny way of saying "thank you" for serving our country.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
March 15, 2010
It is truly a privilege for me to be a full time volunteer with Operation Shower! Over the past year I have experienced the love and appreciation for each military family that goes into every box that is given. I have attended beautiful showers that honor these moms-to-be in the same special way that family and dear friends would treat them. The large "Shower Boxes" given to these deserving women are filled with exceptional gifts for both the babies and the mothers, as well as support materials and services. I have seen tears of gratitude and received thanks in the form of hugs, personal stories, and letters of hardships and struggles these expectant women often face while away from home - with loved ones living in other states while their husbands are deployed. Soldiers have also sent letters of appreciation expressing how Operation Shower helped to ease their stress in providing what they otherwise could not afford, and how happy they were to hear that their wife was treated to such a spectacular event/surprise in their absence! The good work of Operation Shower is a very powerful blessing in the lives of so many men, women, and children! Through these boxes and showers, military families that sacrifice so much to serve and protect our country can feel the care, love, compassion and gratitude that they are so deserving of!!! The families left behind are just as important as the soldiers deployed - and this WONDERFUL nonprofit recognizes that on a daily basis!
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
honor EVERY military mom-to-be with their amazing "Shower Boxes" and not have to limit and turn away requests due to lack of funding and donations.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
March 15, 2010
This is an organization that serves with heart. Operation Shower provides a 'hug' in the form of a baby shower - sometimes in person, sometimes in a box - for women who have spouses serving in the mIlitary. I was blessed enough to have my husband nearby while I was expecting both of my children - I can't imagine being alone. These families are separated by distance - and yet Operation Shower makes sure these moms are well taken care of. A simple look at the pictures from any of the showers lets you know these families are being showered with joy at a time when they truly need it.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
If OS had $10M they could, quite possibly, spoil every expectant military family in the country w/ an amazing baby shower AND, even more, they could increase their involvement w/ organizations like the March of Dimes to benefit families with special needs
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
March 15, 2010
I've been honored to work with Operation Shower for the past couple of years. It's an incredible organization that meets a great need -- supporting families who are expecting a baby and have a spouse serving in the military. Operation Shower supports families by giving them much needed baby supplies, and also supports families emotionally by letting the families know that their sacrifice is recognized and appreciated.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
committed, organized, honest, caring, and I could go on and on.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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